No joke—up your game with promotional novelties – Canada

Since today is April Fools’ Day, we thought we’d have some fun with this week’s tips. Imprinted toys and novelties can create strong emotional connections with your customers. Those positive emotional connections can then help produce lifelong, loyal customers. From colouring books to executive desk toys, these customizable products bring entertainment value to your audience. And that’s no joke.

Colour their world.Colouring books are an excellent resource for tapping into your customers’ and associates’ creativity. Retail sales for adult colouring books are skyrocketing—people everywhere are colouring their way to lower stress levels. A Colour Pencil Six Pack is a great way to get them started. Colouring books for children have always been around, and we offer children’s colouring books in a variety of themes to suit your promotion. Provide fun activities for adults and children with the Colour-Me Activity Tote with Crayons. This colouring kit provides an opportunity for expression during orientations, seminars, meet-and-greets and team-building sessions. Pair any of these colouring projects with non-toxic wax crayons, like the Crayon 4-Pack.

Spread warm fuzzies.Stuffed animals can promote feelings of warmth and security. Plushies also offer an effective way to reach a new audience. For schools and sports teams, the Bean Bag Buddy is available in a huge variety of animal designs and t-shirt colours, so you can create a customized stuffed animal your fans will adore. Despite their small stature, Sidekick Shorty animals can make a big impression. And Chitchat Champs communicate with your audience in a friendly, approachable way. If you really want your message to hang around, there’s no match for the Long Arm Friend to boost your brand.

Go play outside.Inject some excitement into your advertising with promotional fun that can be taken outdoors. Inspire a game of catch with a Sun Fun Value Flyer—it changes color in the sun! The 16″ Beach Ball is an easily recognizable giveaway for company picnics, poolside parties, island-themed events or travel agency promotions. Throw your company name around on an imprinted Foam Sport Ball. For a unique toy that will surely catch their eye, play up the fun factor with Frilly Flyers in an assortment of bright colours.

Take a hands-on approach.Promote the value of simplicity with off-screen, hands-on games. Take our Assorted Cube Puzzles, for example. These simple toys are designed to test problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination in a fun way. And the versatile 7-in-1 Family Game Set offers a number of team-building opportunities. Give them a break from the screen and sharpen their minds with a Robo Cube Puzzle. The wooden blocks start out as a cube, but can be transformed into a robot. Or hand out playing cards, such as the Playing Card Two-Deck Set, to encourage your customers to spend quality time with their loved ones.